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how do you doa greeting used meeting somebody. Alternatives are pleased to meet you and nice to meet you. Often not actually meant as a question.Rate it:

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how's thatUsed to make an appeal to the umpire if the batsman is out or notRate it:

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hush puppieswhen not capitalized, hush puppies are deep fried balls of cornmeal batter, a side dish popular in the southeast U.S. often served with seafood; See also Hush Puppies (the phrase when it is capitalized has a different meaning)Rate it:

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i approve this messagea phrase said by candidates for federal office to show their consent to comply with the elective law passed in 2002; now becoming used for other offices too, not just federal officesRate it:

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I beg your pardonA phrase used to request something, for example if a statement was not heard.Rate it:

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I believe you, thousands wouldn'tUsed to indicate that the speaker does not put faith in something they have just heard.Rate it:

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I don't eat fishIndicates that the speaker does not eat fish.Rate it:

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I don't eat meatIndicates that the speaker does not eat meat.Rate it:

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I don't eat porkIndicates that the speaker does not eat pork.Rate it:

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I don't knowA reason and common excuse used to state that a person is unclear of why something did or did not happen, or is or is not the case.Rate it:

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I don't knowA phrase used in response to a question or command in which the target person does not know the answer to or how to respond.Rate it:

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I don't understandIndicates that the speaker is not understanding the current subject or situation.Rate it:

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i know you know i knowYou already know that this is not a new thing to meRate it:

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I tell a lieI am mistaken; I thought that what I said was true, but I have just realised that it is not.Rate it:

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I think soI believe that is the case, but am not certain.Rate it:

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I'm fullIndicates that the speaker does not wish to continue eating.Rate it:

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I'm singleIndicates that the speaker does not have a spouse or romantic partner.Rate it:

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IANAInitialism of I am not a, a caveat used by lay people to distinguish themselves from professionals on a subject.Rate it:

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IANADInitialism of I am not a doctor.Rate it:

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IANAEInitialism of I am not an economist.Rate it:

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IANAEInitialism of I am not an expert.Rate it:

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IANALInitialism of I am not a lawyer.Rate it:

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ich bin nicht religiösI'm not religiousRate it:

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if anythingUsed in questions when the speaker does not know for sure if the listener will have an answer.Rate it:

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if fait mine de ne pas comprendreHe pretends not to understand.Rate it:

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if the shoe fitsMore common version of the original "If the shoe fits, wear it"; If it has all of the characteristics of a thing, it probably is that thing.Rate it:

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if the shoe fits, wear itIf a description fits something, then it is probably true and the subject of the comment should consider that the comment is probably true. Now more often than not, we simply say "If the shoe fits" without the "wear it" after it.Rate it:

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ignorantia juris non excusatIgnorance of the law is not a valid excuse.Rate it:

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ihnInitialism of I hope not.Rate it:

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IJSInitialism of I'm just saying : indicates that the accompanying statement is merely a helpful comment of some kind, and not intended to be the last word on the topic.Rate it:

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il a beau parler, il ne me convaincra pasIt is of no use for him to speak, he will not convince me; Let him say what he will, he will not convince me.Rate it:

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il a fait jouer tous les ressortsHe used all the means in his power.Rate it:

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il a fait la noce toute la semaineHe has had a high old time of it all the week; He has been on the spree all the week.Rate it:

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il a jeté tout son feu1. His anger is over now. 2. He has used up all his ideas.Rate it:

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il a l'esprit aux talonsHe shines at the wrong end; He is not witty.Rate it:

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il a l'esprit de traversHe has an awkward temper; He does not see things as they are; He is cross-grained.Rate it:

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il a le timbre fêlé (fam.)He is cracked; He has a screw loose.Rate it:

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il a une chambre grande comme la mainHe has a room not big enough to swing a cat in.Rate it:

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il connaît paris comme sa pocheHe knows Paris perfectly; He knows all the ins and outs of Paris; His knowledge of Paris is extensive and peculiar.Rate it:

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il demeura tout camusHe had not a word to say for himself; He was “stumped.”Rate it:

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il dépensa toute sa semaineHe spent all his week’s wages (or, pocket-money).Rate it:

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il est bon cheval de trompetteHe is not easily dismayed.Rate it:

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il est coutumier du faitIt is not the first time he has done it.Rate it:

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il est de peu de foiHe is not to be trusted.Rate it:

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il est perdu sans retourHe is past all hope.Rate it:

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il est plus gênant que gênéHis free and easy manners are unpleasant to others, but he does not mind that.Rate it:

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il est sujet à cautionHe is not to be relied upon.Rate it:

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il fait honneur à ses affaires (comm.)He meets all his engagements.Rate it:

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il fait la sourde oreilleHe turns a deaf ear; He pretends not to hear.Rate it:

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il faut placer le clocher au milieu du villageWhat is meant for the benefit of all should be within reach of all.Rate it:

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